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Area Calculator

Free area calculator for flat shapes: square, rectangle, triangle, and circle. Enter dimensions and get the exact area instantly for any project.

About this tool

Area measures the size of a flat surface - the floor of a room, a lawn to seed, a wall to paint, or a plot of land. Getting it right saves money: too little paint means a second trip, too much means waste.

Select your shape, enter its dimensions, and this area calculator returns the exact area instantly.

How to use

Choose square, rectangle, triangle, or circle. Fill in only the dimensions that apply - a circle needs just the radius, a triangle needs base and height.

Press Calculate Area and the answer appears in square units of your measurements.

The math behind it

Square: side^2. Rectangle: length x width. Triangle: (base x height) / 2. Circle: pi x r^2.

For rooms with alcoves or odd corners, split the floor plan into rectangles and triangles, calculate each, and add them up.

Frequently asked questions

How do I measure the area of a room for flooring?
Measure the length and width of the room in the same units and multiply them. For L-shaped rooms, divide the shape into two rectangles, calculate each area, and add them. Buy 5-10% extra material to cover cuts and mistakes.
What is the difference between area and perimeter?
Area is the space inside a shape (square units); perimeter is the distance around its edge (plain units). You need area for paint, carpet, or soil, and perimeter for fencing, trim, or borders.
How many square feet are in a square meter?
One square meter equals about 10.76 square feet. To convert, multiply square meters by 10.76 - or use our unit converter for instant answers across dozens of units.

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